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Review: Julie Benko: EUPHONIC GUMBO Celebrates Mardi Gras at Birdland Jazz
by Andrew Poretz - Feb 24, 2026

Broadway's Julie Benko came marching in to Birdland Jazz for 'Euophonic Gumbo,' her new album (and band name) with husband Jason Yeager, celebrating Mardi Gras and her new album.

Review: DEATHTRAP at Turner Theater
by Carolan Trbovich - Feb 10, 2026

Deathtrap is a two-act stage play by Ira Levin (The Stepford Wives & Rosemary’s Baby) that premiered on Broadway in 1978 at the Music Box Theatre under the direction of Robert Moore. It holds the record as the longest-running comedy-thriller on Broadway, and Tony nominations for Best Play, Best Actor (Victor Garber), and Best Direction (Robert Moore).

Christine Dwyer Joins SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Nashville Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

Nashville Repertory Theatre has announced that Broadway veteran Christine Dwyer will join the cast of Sunday in the Park with George, starring alongside David Shannon, for its highly at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center.

Laura Michelle Kelly & David Shannon To Lead Nashville Rep's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jul 29, 2024

Two stars from Broadway and London’s West End – Laura Michelle Kelly and David Shannon – will lead Nashville Repertory Theatre’s production of Sunday in the Park with George, which will be presented April 4-13, 2025, at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center as the final production of the company’s 40th anniversary season.

Photos: The Cast of LEGALLY BLONDE Celebrates Opening Night at the Engeman Theater
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 14, 2024

Photos: The Cast of LEGALLY BLONDE at the Engeman Theater Takes Opening Night Bows
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 14, 2024

The John W. Engeman Theater celebrated the opening night of LEGALLY BLONDE, The Musical last night, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. See photos from the opening night bows here!

LEGALLY BLONDE Begins Peformances This Week At The John W. Engeman Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2024

The John W. Engeman Theater has announced the cast and creative team of LEGALLY BLONDE, The Musical.

Musical Comedy Hit HAIRSPRAY Is Coming To The Fox Performing Arts Center!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2024

The American Theatre Guild will present Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, HAIRSPRAY. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O'Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will close out the 23–24 BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE Series at the Fox Performing Arts Center May 8–9, 2024.

HAIRSPRAY North American Tour is Coming to the Orpheum Theatre This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024

HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, will be performing a limited engagement at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

HAIRSPRAY is Coming to Stifel Theatre in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024

Hairspray is coming to Stifel Theatre on February 8-9. Learn how to purchase tickets!

HAIRSPRAY Comes to the Palace Theater Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023

HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning musical comedy phenomenon, helmed by original director Jack O’Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play January 16-18 in Waterbury, CT at the Palace Theater.

Photos: Get a First Look at New Images of HAIRSPRAY on Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023

Check out new photos of Hairspray on tour, and see if the show is coming to a city near you!

HAIRSPRAY Coming to Playhouse Square in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023

Get ready for a toe-tapping experience! HAIRSPRAY, the hit musical, is coming to Playhouse Square in December. Find out all the details about the dates and venue for this exciting production. Don't miss your chance to catch this fabulous show live on stage. Book your tickets now!

Greg Kalafatas and Caroline Eiseman-Led HAIRSPRAY National Tour Reveals 2023-24 Casting and Full Route
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 26, 2023

HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, has announced casting and the touring schedule for the 2023-2024 season. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O'Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will visit 45 cities including premiere engagements in Calgary, AB; Charlotte, NC; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Edmonton, ALB; Houston, TX; Nashville, TN; Ottawa, ONT; Vancouver, BC; and many more.

Review: SISTER ACT at Broadway Palm
by Fran Thomas - Apr 15, 2023

If there is a shortage of sequins in Fort Myers, blame it on Broadway Palm. John P. White, costume designer for Sister Act, has filled the stage with visual sparkle. The energetic cast provides an equal amount of performance sparkle.

Review: SISTER ACT at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - Feb 26, 2023

This production really had some great character roles including Shannon Connolly's eternally optimistic, Sister Mary Patrick, Jim Johnson’s enthusiastic Monsignor, and Joshua James Crawford’s TJ who was one part JJ Evans, one part George Jefferson, one part Rerun, and 100% hilarious.

Review: BROADWAY PALM THRU THE DECADES at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
by Elizabeth James - Sep 6, 2022

What did our critic think of BROADWAY PALM THRU THE DECADES at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre?

Grand Rapids Symphony Announces 2022-23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2022

The Grand Rapids Symphony will be presenting a full lineup of concerts in full capacity venues for the 2022-23 season!

Grand Rapids Symphony's Live Concerts Will Air on Blue Lake Public Radio
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2020

In this time of social distancing, we need music now more than ever. While concert halls, movie theaters, restaurants and pubs are closed, the Grand Rapids Symphony is reaching into its archives to bring you concerts performed live in DeVos Performance Hall.

Photo Flash: THE ARMOR PLAYS dominate Theatre Three this summer!
by Lorens Portalatin - Jun 10, 2019

Photo Flash: THE ARMOR PLAYS dominate Theatre Three this summer! The world premiere of Selina Fillinger's THE ARMOR PLAYS: CINCHED & STRAPPED rounds out the 2018-2019 Theatre Three season with a new play that would likely be banned in Alabama based on today's headlines. From the madcap composure of the dining room to the dank wonder of the underground, women fight to escape futures laid out for them.